Remove, ban and make illegal 3rd party vehicle digital survalence, such as Flock of Safety and other similar systems. It is the equalivalent of a digital dragnet, which is unconstitutional. Massive data collection of citizens in private hands is also questionable, is at high risk for abuse, significant privacy concerns and is not transparent or accountable. These are not the same as traffic cammeras operated by the police.
Third-party vehicle surveillance refers to systems or technologies employed by entities other than the vehicle owner or manufacturer to monitor, track, or gather data about vehicles. Here are some aspects and developments related to third-party vehicle surveillance:
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License Plate Recognition (LPR) Systems: These systems use cameras to read and record vehicle license plates. They have become more sophisticated with the integration of AI and machine learning for better accuracy and speed. LPR cameras are used for various purposes, including crime prevention, and traffic law enforcement. Other uses such as parking lot management and toll collection are putside of this proposed policy change.
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Privacy and Legal Challenges: There’s increasing scrutiny and legal challenges regarding the use of these technologies due to privacy issues. Some regions are facing lawsuits over the deployment of such systems without adequate public consent or transparency. For instance, there have been mentions of legal actions in places like Norfolk, VA, challenging the pervasive use of these cameras.
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Real-Time Data Collection: Modern surveillance systems can now process and analyze data in real-time, identifying vehicle owners, registration status, and even flagging vehicles for various reasons. Being 3rd Party, there is no public concent to participation and no contract to how that data is used and with who or what entities that information is shared.
The technology continues to evolve with:
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AI Enhancements: AI not only improves recognition accuracy but also allows for predictive analytics, potentially forecasting where crimes or traffic violations might occur based on historical data.
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Integration with IoT: Vehicles increasingly have IoT devices, which can interact with surveillance systems, providing real-time data about vehicle conditions or driver behavior. In the future could also be expanded to include facial recognition.
This is the anthesis to American privacy rights and a free society. It is a precoursor to creating a survalence state and must be eliminated.